May 31, 2011: China continues to expand its share of worldwide shipbuilding, and it remains the top builder on the planet. Last year, Chinese shipyards built 43 percent of the world's merchant shipping (in terms of tonnage). In addition, Chinese shipyards received 54 percent of new orders.
May 31, 2011: China continues to expand its share of worldwide shipbuilding, and it remains the top builder on the planet. Last year, Chinese shipyards built 43 percent of the world's merchant shipping (in terms of tonnage). In addition, Chinese shipyards received 54 percent of new orders.
